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Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams HB111

The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials. The Ifor Williams HB111 is a horsebox or horse trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
HB111
Ifor Williams HB111

Specifications side by side

Brian James TipperIfor Williams HB111
Gross weight2700kg / 3500kg2700kg
Unladen weightfrom 785kg-
Payloadup to 2500kg-
Internal width1.6m / 2.0m-
Internal length3.1m to 4.0m-
AxlesTwin or Tri-
Size-15ft3in x 7ft3in x 9ft

Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams HB111. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Tipper if...

Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.

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Buy or hire the HB111 if...

Ifor Williams HB111, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams HB111?

The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams HB111 is a horsebox or horse trailer.

Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HB111 on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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